Practical Defensive Shotgun 1

This  is a developmental skills course focused on the practical use of the  defensive shotgun.    It is a great course to continue your training  progression and will provide an opportunity to learn new skills while  improving upon your existing skill set.  The material will be presented  in a crawl, walk, run manner and in an easy to understand building block  approach.

PREREQUISITES: Foundational knowledge and understanding of the operation of your defensive shotgun

Points of Instruction (POI) Include:

• Benefits of the shotgun for personal & home defense

• Proper firearm manipulation and nomenclature

• Practical storage options for readiness in the home or vehicle (where lawful)

• Proper use of the tactical sling (2 point quick adjust style preferred)

• Deployment using ready and carry positions 

• Reloading techniques for the shotgun (speed / tactical options)

• Recoil mitigation & short stock techniques as established by Symtac Consulting LLC

• Practical shotgun engagement distances with various load options

• Critical decision making in the context of a practical defensive application

• Specific focus based on each student's current skill level to ensure progress is achieved

• Various equipment options to optimize your Shotgun setup for defensive or tactical applications

• Practical movement, use of cover, and shooting while moving (timer permitting)

Equipment Required:

• Modern shotgun (pump or semi-automatic action) with 21" or shorter cylinder bore barrel w/ 5+ shell capacity preferred (loaners available)

• Sighting systems can be a simple bead sight, rifle sights, ghost ring sights, or a red dot optical sight

• A 2 point sling is preferred but not required (some carry positions require a sling so you will not get reps on this without one)

• Load bearing equipment (LBE) to carry 25+ shotgun shells on your person (a dump pouch on the belt works well)

• Factory produced shells matching your SGN gauge (150+ #4-5 lead shot, 25+ .00 buck, 5+ Flite control .00 buck optional, and 10 slugs)  

• ** No steel shot or penetrating / sabot style slugs **

• Eye protection (safety glasses or poly carbonate lenses in prescription eye ware)

• Ear protection (electronic shooting ear muffs highly suggested)

• Seasonally appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities (no low scooped neck shirts or tops)

• Closed toe shoes or boots suitable for outdoor activities

• A baseball style cap or hat to help protect your face

• Water, sports drinks, & snacks to maintain yourself during moderate physical activity for the training day

• Please note that the range facility does not have running water or improved facilities

WAIVER FORM completion required for participation